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MATURED IN UP TO 130-YEAR-OLD
OAK BEER CASKS AT THE FOOT OF
THE ALPSTEIN MOUNTAINS

THE FLOW OF TIME
OUR APPENZELLER SINGLE MALT REQUIRES PATIENCE
Good things come to those who wait. The same goes for our Säntis Malt Whisky and the
pure spring water that flows from the heart of the Alpstein mountains. Just as it takes
years for the spring water to filter through the rock, the Locher family have been mastering
the craft of brewing beer and maturing it in oak barrels for more than 130 years.
These very barrels, together with the pure Alpstein spring water, lay the foundations for
our multi-award winning Appenzeller Säntis Malt Whisky.
1886
The Locher family start brewing beer in
Oberegg. In 1886, the family takes over the
brewery in Appenzell, which continues to
run as a brewery and distillery today.
1999
After the ban on producing spirits from grain
is lifted, Master Brewer Karl Locher, known
for his creative range of beers, starts to make
the Säntis Malt using spring water from the
Alpstein mountains and oak barrels previously
used for beer.
2002
Brauerei Locher AG launches its first products
on the market, entering the history books as
a pioneer of Swiss whisky production.
2003
Brauerei Locher AG starts using barley grown
in high-altitude regions of Switzerland. This
barley is characterised by its strength and
vitality thanks to the extreme weather conditions
in which it is grown.
2010
Whisky expert Jim Murray selects the
Appenzeller Säntis Malt ‘Dreifaltigkeit’ as
the European Whisky of the Year.
2011
Whisky Guide Switzerland votes Brauerei
Locher AG Whisky Distillery of the Year.
2012
Brauerei Locher AG takes part in the
presti gious International Wine & Spirit
Competition (IWSC) in London for the first
time. All whiskies entered are prize winners.
2013
Once again, all whiskies entered are
awarded prizes by the IWSC. The ‘Alpstein
2013 Special Edition’ is the first whisky from
a German- speaking country to win a gold
medal. The ‘Snow White Limited Winter
Edition’ is launched.
2014
The Säntis Malt ‘Alpstein VIII’ and ‘Snow
White 2’ editions win Silver Outstanding
awards from the IWSC in London for their
unique quality.
2015
The ‘Säntis Malt Germany No- 2’ edition is
awarded gold and the ‘Alpstein X’ edition
receives a Silver Outstanding award from
the IWSC in London.
2016
Our ‘Single Cask 1103’, ‘Himmelberg’, ‘Alpstein
XI’ and ‘Alpstein XII’ whiskies all receive
Silver IWSC awards.
2017
Two new editions are added to the whisky
liqueur range, namely the ‘Apricot Malt
Liqueur’ and ‘Plum Malt Liqueur’. Our ‘Cask
8’ and ‘Cask 1208’ editions receive Silver
Outstanding awards from the IWSC, while
our ‘Snow White 4’ whisky wins silver.
2018
The ‘Alpstein XIV’ and ‘Snow White 5’
editions win silver at the IWSC in London.
The German ISW awards ‘Alpstein XIV’ a gold
medal, and the ‘Germany No- 3’ edition a silver.
2019
The Säntis Malt Distillery celebrates the 20th
anniversary of its first bottling of whisky.
The ‘Genesis’ whisky, a limited edition which
commemorates the origins and history
behind the Säntis Malt casks, is released onto
the market. The ‘Alpstein XV’ and the
‘Genesis No- 1’ whiskies are each awarded a
silver medal at the IWSC Awards, while the
‘Föhnsturm’ and ‘Snow White 6’ editions
bring home bronze. The new ‘Golfer's Birdie
Water’ single malt whisky is launched.
2020
The ‘Alpstein XVI’ edition is awarded the silver
medal at the IWSC London. The ‘Golfer's
Birdie Water’ and ‘Snow White 7’ whiskies
win bronze. The ‘Genesis No- 2 Acolon Wine
Cask Finish Edition’ and the ‘Pineau des
Charentes Snow White 8 Cask Finish Edition’
are re leased. 2020 also marks the launch of
the new ‘Bärli-Biber Whisky Liqueur’ in
cooperation with the family-run bakery
Bischofberger AG in Weissbad.
2021
Launch of the ‘Single Cask Exploration’ Series
celebrating the diversity of the casks in our
c ellar. Introduction of the ‘Snow White 9’,
‘Genesis No- 3’ and ‘Alpstein XVII’ Editions.
Gold Award for the ‘Liechtenstein’ Edition
in the Swiss Spirits Review and Silver for
‘Genesis No- 2’. The IWSC London presents a
Silver Award to ‘Alpstein XVII’, ‘Rum Cask’
and ‘Genesis No- 2’, as well as Bronze to ‘Snow
White 8’. Numerous recognitions at the UK
World Liqueur Awards, including two Gold
and World’s Best Awards. The Gull ‘Coldbrew
& Whisky Liqueur’ in the Coffee Liqueurs
category and our ‘Apricot Malt Liqueur’ in
the Whisky Liqueur category. The ‘Marwees’
Edition excelled and won a Gold Award as
well as Best Swiss Cream-Liqueur.
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THE SOUL OF WHISKY
CHARACTER COMES FROM WITHIN
The shine of the copper pot still, the gentle flow of the heart of the run, the earthy
aromas of the warehouse. The production of our unique Säntis Malt engages all of
our senses. However, the true soul of our whisky comes from within. Inside the barrel,
the whisky develops its true character – a character unlike any other.
We use only the purest spring water
The water for our Säntis Malt flows
gently from the rocks at the foot of
the Alpstein mountains, providing us
with our very own private water
source. In terms of mineral content,
the water is soft and pure, meaning
that it needs no harsh chemical treatment
before we use it. This purity has
a decisive influence on the taste of
our whisky.
Swiss mountain gold
Another important ingredient for our
Säntis Malt is the malted barley that
is grown for us by 35 Swiss farmers in
the highest regions of Switzerland.
This variety of barley is characterised
by its strength and vitality, which it
gains from its late ripening and the
extreme weather conditions in the
mountains. But it doesn’t stop
there because the barley is doublebarrelled:
Aside from being perfect
for our whisky, growing the crop
helps the Swiss mountain farmers to
maintain their livelihoods – a crop
that’s definitely worth its weight in
gold!
Patience is a virtue
It takes real skill. During distillation,
the stillman waits patiently for the
exact moment that he can separate
the heart of the run from the rest
of the distillate. His knowledge and
experience are not only needed
during distillation, but also during
maturation. He will use his expertise
to carefully select the correct barrel,
decide on the period of maturation
and judge the influences which air
pressure and climate will have on
the whisky. Last, but most certainly
not least, he will use his pronounced
sense of smell and taste to decide
when the whisky is ready to be
bottled.
Maturation in oak-wood barrels
The oak barrels in the warehouse at
Brauerei Locher protect the heart of
our Säntis Malt. The barrels started
their journey 60 to 130 years ago and
have absorbed decades worth of beer
aromas. They now give our whisky its
extraordinary character. Finishing the
whisky is done in wooden casks from
all over the world, for example casks
previously used for port, sherry, bourbon,
sweet wines, Pinot Noir and
numerous other specialities. They are
responsible for the final character of
each Säntis Malt Edition and give
each one a unique finishing touch.
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
OUR CREATIVITY KNOWS NO BOUNDS
EDITION SIGEL
Alc. 40% vol 4cl, 20cl, 50cl, 70cl
EDITION HIMMELBERG
Alc. 43% vol 4cl, 20cl, 50cl, 70cl
EDITION DREIFALTIGKEIT
Alc. 52% vol 4cl, 20cl, 50cl, 70cl
EDITION ALPSTEIN
Alc. 48% vol 50cl
FÖHNSTURM
Alc. 46% vol 50cl
SNOW WHITE
Alc. 48% vol 50cl
Maturation in oak beer barrels that are over 130
years old gives our Säntis Malt ‘Sigel Edition’ its
unique flavour. Whisky connoisseur Jim Murray
describes it as a single malt with “an exclusive
aroma and one that melts on the tongue,
combining a juicy fruitiness with a light spiciness.
Vanilla flavours compliment oak flavours in the
most amicable way possible.”
Like all our whiskies, the spring water for our
Säntis Malt ‘Himmelberg Edition’ originates from
the Alpstein. The secret to this whisky lies in
transferring it from a beer barrel into various
wine casks during maturation. Independent
whisky consultant Julia Nourney describes it as
a “light and fruity whisky, with spicy and woody
aromas whose true character is best tasted on
the roof of the mouth.”
Malting the barley used for this whisky over the
fire with peat from the Appenzell moor gives it
its unique smoky flavour. The ‘Dreifaltigkeit
Edition’ (meaning ‘trinity’) was chosen by Jim
Murray as the European Whisky of the Year
2010. He added, “What we have here is a whisky
of such a controlled yet immense quality that
one simply has to enjoy this whisky.”
The Säntis Malt ‘Alpstein Edition’ acquires its
award-winning quality from the moment it is
poured into the former beer barrels. To finish the
whisky, it is transferred into casks formerly used
to hold bourbon, port or sherry. Every cask
provides a unique flavour which is reflected in
the whisky. This edition is produced as a continued
limited edition.
A mixture of various flavours. After being aged
for between four to five years in beer barrels, our
‘Föhnsturm’ whisky is finished for just a few
months in wine casks. Flavours from different
wine casks give it both sweet and fruity notes.
The whisky is bottled when the distinct aromas
of maturation are prominent but the sweet,
fruity notes of the finishing process come
through.
Every year we are pleasantly surprised by the
new design and fruity finish of the winter edition,
of which just 2,000 bottles are produced
– a single malt whisky, matured in a beer barrel
and completed in casks that were previously
filled with various fruit spirits. Whether the
‘Snow White’ has a prune, pear, cherry, apricot
or orange finish, the whisky and fruit flavours
complement one another perfectly.
EDITION LIECHTENSTEIN
Alc. 53% vol 20cl, 50cl
A typical Säntis Malt with a ‘princely’ finish.
Traditionally aged for five years in historical,
sometimes over 100-year-old oak beer casks,
the Säntis Malt ‘Liechtenstein Edition’ goes on
to mature and soak up the goodness of select red
wine casks from the Princely Wine Cellar of the
Prince of Liechtenstein Foundation for several
more years.
GOLFER’S BIRDIE WATER
Alc. 46% vol 20cl, 50cl
An alluring blend, this single malt whisky marries
the pungent-sweet notes of decades-old beer
casks with the delicate fruitiness of former sherry
casks.
BÄRLI-BIBER
WHISKY LIQUEUR
Alc. 35% vol 20cl, 50cl
This one-of-a-kind liqueur was conceived
together with the family-run Bischofberger AG
in Weissbad, which has been baking the delicious
‘Biber’ filled gingerbread cookies for over 70
years. Choice Appenzeller Säntis Malt Whisky
adopts exquisite ‘Biber’ spices to create an
aromatic, fiery explosion that will keep you
warm even on the coldest winter’s eve.
EDITION MARWEES
Alc. 18% vol 4cl, 20cl, 50cl, 70cl
Our ‘Marwees Edition’ is made from our
award-winning Säntis Malt ‘Sigel Edition’.
Adding thick cream to this whisky after
mat uration transforms it into a delicious delight.
A sweet drink with nougat and caramel flavours,
a creamy consistency and a pleasant, soft finish.
APRICOT MALT LIQUEUR
Alc. 35% vol 4cl, 20cl, 50cl
A sweet, fruity creation, made by combining
Säntis Malt whisky matured in beer barrels with
aromatic apricots. It is fruity on the nose with
apricot aromas plus a hint of juicy peach. Delicate
almond and rose water aromas also come
through. On the palate, this liqueur gives
brandy-soaked apricot flavours backed up by a
gentle sweetness. There is a surprisingly strong,
long-lasting finish as seldom experienced with
a liqueur.
PLUM MALT LIQUEUR
Alc. 35% vol 4cl, 20cl, 50cl
Our ‘Plum Malt Liqueur’ is matured in old beer
barrels and later combined with plums, giving it
a delicate yet mature aroma. Fruity flavours
dominate, but it packs a good punch. The taste
is rounded off with a hint of the soft, spicy
touches of clove and cinnamon. This liqueur has
a finish with a delicate sweetness like that of
dried fruit.
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PRIVATE CASK
BOTTLING TAILORED TO YOUR PERSONAL TASTE
Impress your friends, customers and partners with a unique private cask, tailored to your
taste. Simply choose your favourite from a specially selected range of casks and we’ll do
the rest. We’ll bottle your whisky and add personalised hand-numbered labels to each
bottle. For this service, pay us a visit at our warehouses in Appenzell or ask about the cask
samples currently available. Private Cask – unique and limited.
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Whisky
Matured in former beer barrels, true
to Säntis Malt tradition, and finished
in a variety of different types and
sizes of cask. Maturation lasts
from 5 to 7 years. Bottling strength
48% alcohol by volume.
Types of whisky: choose from both
peated and non-peated editions.
Types of cask: Sherry, port, Madeira,
brandy, Vin Santo or red wine.
Others depend on availability.
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Bottles
Bottled in original Säntis Malt 50cl
bottles. Available with either silver
silkscreen printing or individually
designed, high-quality paper labels
on the front of the bottle.
Price
Determined upon request, depending
on quantity, age, bottled strength
and type of cask.
Example: 50L Sherry Private Cask,
five to six years old, 100 bottles each
50cl, 48% alcohol by volume.
Cask Purchase
Starting from 100 bottles.
As a 50L Private Cask or as a part of a
large cask.
Labels
Private Cask silver silkscreen printing
with a paper label on the back. Also
available with paper labels on the
front and back of the bottle. Labelling
can be personalised with your name,
your own text, colour or logo.
Bottles numbered by hand.
Why Private Cask Bottling?
Unique and limited Single Cask bottling,
sampled and selected by you.
Strong customer loyalty as a result of
your own personalised label.
Exclusive limited specialities. Only
commercially available to a limited
extent.
Upon request, we can also carry out
finishing in your own cask at our
premises.
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SPIRIT OF THE MOUNTAINS
SOME WHISKIES ARE WORTH TREKKING FOR
The highest-elevation Whisky Trek takes you deep into the Swiss Alpstein mountains. Each
leg of the trail ends in a mountain tavern where a Säntis Malt Whisky is maturing. The
location of the mountain tavern will directly impact the taste and colour of the whisky,
making each one different. Each mountain chalet’s own house whisky is served to drink or
to take home in collector bottles, filled and signed by the cask-keeper in the tavern.
Each edition of Säntis Malt is named
after a mountain formation in the
Alpstein massif. It is here that the 26
mountain taverns are also located
where our Single Malt is stored in
oak barrels and offered to drink or to
take away in collectors’ bottles. The
idea to mature whisky, not only in
oak casks from all over the world, but
also in various different mountain
taverns, is a prime example of regional
collaboration anchored in the history
of the area.
Each cask is unique
Each of the whiskies on offer in the
taverns has a unique taste, even
though each one starts with the same
Single Malt. Factors such as altitude,
temperature and warehouse and
weather conditions are responsible
for changes in the way whisky
matures. This means that the whiskies
from the 26 mountain taverns will all
be different, varying in aroma, colour
and flavour.
mountains. This is the only way to
get to these unique fine whiskies.
Each whisky is accompanied by an
impressive presentation box to
remind you that some whiskies are
worth trekking for.
Further information about the highaltitude
Whisky Trek is available at
the ‘Brauquöll’ Visitor Centre in
Appenzell and at saentismalt.com.
The various mountain taverns are
also listed there, as is a film presented
by Marco Fritsche about his Whisky
Tour.
The trek comprises 26 stops in the
Alpstein mountains. Each leg of the
journey ends at a mountain tavern,
where an individually stored whisky
is available to drink or to take away
in 10cl or 50cl collectors’ bottles
after being filled in the tavern and
signed by the tavern’s cask-keeper.
Whisky Trek
Each of the 26 Single Malts is bottled
exclusively in its own specific mountain
tavern and is therefore only
available at this location. For whisky
lovers, that means donning your
hiking boots and setting off into the
wonderful world of the Alpstein
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MOMENTS OF PLEASURE
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF GIFTS COME FROM NATURE
Nature provides us with raw materials such as water, grain and wood. That is all we
need to produce our Appenzeller Single Malt. An unprocessed, natural gift. Therefore,
we take great care when handling our Säntis Malt. Below are some of the specially
arranged sets, accessories and glasses to accompany our whiskies and showcase their
elegance.
Degustation set
Marwees, Himmelberg, Sigel, Dreifaltigkeit
4x4cl
Dispenser
Contains 15 small bottles
Himmelberg, Sigel, Dreifaltigkeit or Marwees
15x4cl
Gift box
Available for all editions of
Säntis Malt and Liqueurs
50cl
Gift box with window
Available in 2x20cl, 4x20cl and 2x20cl
plus two ‘Arcus’ glasses for all available 20cl bottles.
Small wooden case for 1 to 3x20cl
and ‘Arcus’ Säntis Malt glasses
Choose from all the available 20cl editions
Black gift pack
for 1 Private Cask Edition
50cl
Nosing Set
1 bottle and 2 glasses, available for all 50cl editions
50cl
Small wooden case with glass lid
Hipflask set
Black gift set
Säntis Malt ‘Gwondetröckli’, 4x 10cl
1 bottle and 2 whisky tumblers
Choose from all the available 50cl editions
50cl
1 hipflask and 1 bottle
available for all 20cl bottles
20cl
1 bottle and 2 glasses, available for all 50cl editions
50cl
Our ‘Gwondetröckli’ set features four exquisite
single-cask whiskies from various cask types. These
highlight the impact that various types of wood
and casks can have on the final product.
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A VISIT TO THE STÖBLI
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A NEW WORLD OF FLAVOURS
What do we mean by the impressive nuances of honey, vanilla, fruit and peat? How does
chocolate go with whisky? And how do we taste the minute differences between the individual
whiskies? Passionate whisky lovers get answers to their questions and can discover
their own personal favourites with a tasting in our cosy Appenzell Whisky Stöbli.
Whisky Degustation
Nuances such as honey, vanilla, fruit,
peat, wood and more. These are just
some of the flavours and aromas we
can recognise from our Säntis Malt.
We introduce the aromas of our fine
spirits in the Appenzeller Whisky
Stöbli. The Säntis Malt whisky degustation
trains the senses, allowing
you to get a little more familiar
with our whisky with each sip.
(Duration approx. 90 min.)
Location: Brauquöll Visitor Centre
Group size: 8 – 16 persons
Minimum age: 18
Registration: required
Price: CHF 40 per person
Whisky tasting for individuals:
last Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.
Registration: required
Price: CHF 40 per person
Minimum price for the Whisky
Degustation CHF 320.00
Malt’n Choc-Degu
Whisky and chocolate – a harmonious
duo! Various different Säntis
Malt editions are partnered with
delicious Grand Cru chocolates in
this tasting.
Location: Brauquöll Visitor Centre
Group size: 8 – 16 persons
Minimum age: 18
Registration: required
Price: CHF 53 per person
Minimum price for the Malt’n
Choc-Degu CHF 424.00
Information and
Degustations
Brauerei Locher AG
Besucherzentrum Brauquöll
Brauereiplatz 1
9050 Appenzell, Switzerland
Tel: +41 71 788 01 76
E-Mail: besucher@appenzellerbier.ch
Our Visitor Centre takes adventureseekers
to a fascinating world of beer
and whisky. There you will find out
how we create our Appenzell beer
and Säntis Malt from pure spring
water straight from the spring and
high-quality raw materials through
our audio tour.
Take a trip back in time in the historic
hop cellar, where you will view a
short film about the brewery. The
small museum also brings past times
back to life.
There is also a shop in the Visitor
Centre where you are more than
welcome to browse for the perfect
gift for yourself or to take home for
friends and family.
Individual guests
Individual persons are welcome at
any time and will be given a free
audio guide for the tour (available in
German, French, Italian and English).
We recommend allowing approx.
40 minutes for a visit. Please be
aware, in peak season waiting time
is likely to be longer.
Groups
For registered groups of 8 to 50 people,
we would be delighted to organise
an Appenzell Beer Degustation in
our historic Gnoss-Stöbli or a Säntis
Malt Whisky Degustation in the cosy
Whisky Stöbli following the tour.
The duration of the tour, including
degustation, is approx. 90 minutes.
Come join us!
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Säntis Malt Distillery
Brauerei Locher AG
Brauereiplatz 1
CH-9050 Appenzell
Switzerland
Tel. +41 71 788 01 40
Fax +41 71 788 01 50
mail@saentismalt.ch
www.saentismalt.com
Visitor Centre
Brauquöll
Brauereiplatz 1
CH-9050 Appenzell
Switzerland
Tel. +41 71 788 01 76
Fax +41 71 788 01 77
besucher@appenzellerbier.ch
www.brauquöll.ch
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